Free Courses

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

This intensive course, developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics in stem cell medicine.

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought.

Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.

Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

Learn inference and modeling: two of the most widely used statistical tools in data analysis.

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

Learn salary negotiation techniques with this free, 15-minute Harvard Business School (HBS) Online lesson taught by Mike Wheeler of Negotiation Mastery.

An overview of modern Chinese history, including the fall of the Qing and the end of imperial China.

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to our understanding of civilization, culture, and literature today.

Study Japanese scroll art as text and as "little movies" that immerse the viewer through visual narration. 

A human-centered approach to the fundamentals of cell biology with a focus on the power plants of the cell - mitochondria.

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

Learn the skills and tools of improvement science to make positive changes in health, healthcare, and your daily life.

Develop skills in digital research and visualization techniques across subjects and fields within the humanities.

An exploration of the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

Learn what is involved in using data wisely to build a culture of collaborative inquiry. 

Learn how to read William Shakespeare's plays through his biography, Elizabethan and Jacobean history, and modern performance.

Explore the Maoist period of China, from the Communist Party to the death of Mao and the reopening of China.

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

Learn the significance of electrochemistry, understanding how electrical, chemical, and mechanical energy are linked.

Learn basic data visualization principles and how to apply them using ggplot2.

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology.

Develop the skills to lead with courage and conviction through challenging times with this free, 35-minute Harvard Business School (HBS) Online lesson.

In Remote Work Revolution for Everyone, you will learn to excel in the virtual-work landscape. You will learn how to build trust, increase productivity, use digital tools intelligently, and remain fully aligned with your remote team.

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

The Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Statements webinars provide a great opportunity to learn the basic principles of nonprofit accounting.

Learn how to face and meet today’s challenges and design a public value proposition that is both actionable and value creating.